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Another national report came out highlighting the top broadband states in the US. Again, Minnesota does not make the list. Some strides were made in Legislation that might improve broadband (Office of Broadband Development), but other tax-related decisions were made that might hinder growth.

The business of building broadband continues but is Minnesota keeping up?

In the last month, the Blandin on Broadband blog highlighted several stories on broadband in Minnesota:

• The telecom industry is unhappy with recent changes to Minnesota tax law. The Minnesota Telecom Alliance recently spoke about the potential impact of repealing the sale exemption for Central Office Equipment as a hindrance for broadband deployment.

• Rural Minnesota residents believe improved technology could assist with job retention and creation and feel their local area works together to maintain and grow job opportunities according to the 2013 Rural Pulse, a look at perspectives in rural Minnesota sponsored by the Blandin Foundation.

• The city of Eagan and Frontier Communications have reached an agreement under which Frontier will become the first telecommunications provider on AccessEagan, the city’s wholesale fiber network.